A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand? Feb 12, 2021 The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Aberdeen Standard issues new shares to cash in on European logistics bonanza Mar 10, 2021 The attractiveness of the global logistics market was once again reinforced today with the announcement of Aberdeen Standard European Logistics Income’s ‘non-pre-emptive’ issue of up to 18.45 million shares. The asset management giant (ASLI) is due to add its 15th warehouse development via a €28m acquisition in Poland. Once completed – expected this month – […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Abu Dhabi fund to commit billions to innovative UK projects Mar 24, 2021 The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund that specialises in innovative companies is reportedly set to invest £4bn in life sciences, technology, clean energy, health and infrastructure in the UK over the next five years. The $232bn Mubadala fund was set up by the oil-rich Emirate’s rulers to diversify its interests and has been increasingly targeting […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Acorn Homes secures £5.9m Paragon funding for development Jun 20, 2023 Acorn Homes has secured a £5.9 million finance facility from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division to support the development of 44 new apartments in Taunton, Somerset. The Firepool scheme is located on the Firepool Lock regeneration site and consists of 21 one-bed, 17 two-bed and six three-bed apartments. Work has commenced on the development and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Addleshaw Goddard announced as UKREiiF Partner Jan 10, 2022 At the inaugural UKREiiF event in Leeds between 17-19 May 2022, Addleshaw Goddard will be the event’s official Registration Partner. International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has thrown their weight behind the inaugural UKREiiF event by becoming the official Registration Partner. The partnership will see Addleshaw Goddard, which works with over 3,000 major businesses every year, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aldi Targets Expansion in London, Penzance, Bath, and More: £1.4bn Investment Plan Unveiled Sep 29, 2023 Aldi, the renowned supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious £1.4bn expansion plan, spotlighting key locations across Britain where it intends to establish new stores. The supermarket behemoth, which ranks as the fourth largest in Britain, has witnessed a surge in its customer base, attracting approximately one million additional shoppers over the last year. Celebrating the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Align JV chooses unique onsite procurement solution to support HS2 construction May 23, 2023 Align, the joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick, a subsidiary of VolkerWessels that is delivering the Central 1 portion of HS2 Phase One, has chosen a next generation procurement delivery solution which can result in up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions previously caused by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Allegra Care – Developing Modern Care Homes & Helping Alleviate Under-Supply Apr 2, 2021 We’ve been speaking exclusively with Allegra Care – one of the newest entrants to the UK care home sector. With the industry thriving we’ve been discussing their ongoing and future projects and plans… Q. Allegra Care have recently formed a partnership with Moorfield Group to create a £125m portfolio of nursing and dementia care homes, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Alpha Real Capital acquires £86m energy portfolio Jan 25, 2022 Real assets investment manager Alpha Real Capital has acquired Innova Energy, which has a solar energy portfolio totalling almost 62MW in the UK. The 17 PV projects, valued at £86m, are located across the UK and include extension and expansion rights. They generate about 540 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year, equivalent to powering 186,000 homes. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Alternative Credit Fund launched by London CIV Feb 14, 2022 UKREiiF attendee London CIV has announced the launch of its Alternative Credit Fund. The Sub-fund was launched this month with three seed investors. Initial Assets Under Management (“AuM”) for the Sub-fund is £398m. The Sub-fund’s objective is to seek a return of SONIA +4.5%, net of fees, which it is expected to achieve by investing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Amazon pledges to invest £1.8bn into UK digital infrastructure Apr 13, 2022 The news comes as demand for digital infrastructure continues to rise as well as to bolster the country’s infrastructure assets, doubling AWS’ total investment in the UK. As of 2018, AWS had three availability zones in its London Region, as well as various edge locations across the UK which are connected to the AWS region […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Announcement of £500 million funding partnership Jul 10, 2023 LendInvest plc (AIM: LINV; “LendInvest” or the “Group”), the UK’s leading platform for mortgages, has announced a £500 million investment to fund part of its future mortgage originations for its Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgage products from Chetwood Financial Limited. This new funding will further the growth of LendInvest’s Buy-to-Let business, which supports professional landlords, as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
